ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
ARMY BRIGADIER SABER MODEL 1840 IN GOLDEN HILT VARIANT. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Reference | 4-1840-G |
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Name | Army Brigadier saber model 1840, golden hilt |
Hilt | Turkish style, golden metal structure, ebony grips, rosette button for the knot, straight quillons and engraved locket guides, cipher “Y2” under royal crown. |
Blade | Curved and flat, spine and false edge raised, full outer edge. |
Scabbard | Leather with silver-plated brass and iron fittings, two bands and rings. |
Inscription | Toledo Factory Year 1844. According to Royal Decree of May 30, 1840, Brigadier saber “equal” to General’s, ebony or horn grips, guard metal in silver and cipher “Y2″. |
Total Length | 925 mm |
Blade Length | 780 mm |
Blade Width | 25 mm |
Collection | Manuel Patiño Collection |
Type | Army Brigadier’s saber pattern 1840 golden type |
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